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April 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson promotes Michigan Organ Donor Registry in honor of Donate Life Month

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson promotes Michigan Organ Donor Registry in honor of Donate Life Month Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined state partners and organ and tissue donation advocates to recognize April as Donate Life Month FOR IMMED…

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April 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Five Michigan communities win national Election Assistance Commission awards for outstanding work in election administration

NEWS RELEASE: Five Michigan communities win national Election Assistance Commission awards for outstanding work in election administration Secretary Benson congratulated five Michigan election administrators and jurisdictions selected as winners of U.S. Election …

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April 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM

NEWS RELEASE: As REAL ID deadline approaches, Michigan Secretary of State offices still providing fast and efficient service

NEWS RELEASE: As REAL ID deadline approaches, Michigan Secretary of State offices still providing fast and efficient service New check-in and booking stations, friendly greeters further streamline customer experience FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1…

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April 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on U.S. House passage of bill to block citizens' votes

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on U.S. House passage of bill to block citizens' votes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Benson statement on U.S. House passage of …

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April 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson names Khyla D. Craine as Chief Legal Director

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson names Khyla D. Craine as Chief Legal Director Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has named Khyla D. Craine as the new Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2025 Cont…

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April 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State review confirms instances of noncitizen voting are extremely rare

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State review confirms instances of noncitizen voting are extremely rare FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 3, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Michigan Department of State review conf…

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March 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM

NEWS RELEASE: If your license or ID has a star, you are REAL ID ready

NEWS RELEASE: If your license or ID has a star, you are REAL ID ready Travelers will need a compliant document to fly in U.S. starting May 7, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2025 Contact:Cheri HardmonMDOS [email protected] Jessica MayleTSA Public Affai…

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March 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Statement from Secretary Benson on Republican lawmakers' challenge to voter-approved constitutional amendments

NEWS RELEASE: Statement from Secretary Benson on Republican lawmakers' challenge to voter-approved constitutional amendments Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 24, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hard…

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March 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: MDOS, partners serve over 315 Michiganders at two Road to Restoration clinics

NEWS RELEASE: MDOS, partners serve over 315 Michiganders at two Road to Restoration clinics Attendees in Lansing and Benton Harbor learned the steps they need to take to safely return to the road FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2025 Contact: Cher…

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March 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against additional driver education provider in Hamtramck

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against additional driver education provider in Hamtramck Second driving school in the city suspended this month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 13, 2025Contact: Cheri [email protected] Department of State takes action agai…

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March 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Rep. Koleszar host Citizens Roundtable for Michiganders who could lose voting rights under proposed laws

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Rep. Koleszar host Citizens Roundtable for Michiganders who could lose voting rights under proposed laws SAVE Act and HJR-B threaten constitutional voting rights for millions of citizens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch…

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March 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Rep. Koleszar host Citizens Roundtable for Michiganders who could lose voting rights under proposed laws

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Rep. Koleszar host Citizens Roundtable for Michiganders who could lose voting rights under proposed laws SAVE Act and HJR-B threaten constitutional voting rights for millions of citizens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch…

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March 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners launch fourth season of Road to Restoration program with a clinic in Kalamazoo

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners launch fourth season of Road to Restoration program with a clinic in Kalamazoo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Department of St…

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March 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against driver education provider in Hamtramck

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against driver education provider in Hamtramck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Department of State takes action against driver educati…

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March 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan set to cancel over 318k inactive voter registrations in April, bringing total to more than 1.1 million out of date registrations identified and removed since 2019

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan set to cancel over 318k inactive voter registrations in April, bringing total to more than 1.1 million out of date registrations identified and removed since 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@…

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March 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State releases schedule for fourth year of driver’s license restoration program

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State releases schedule for fourth year of driver’s license restoration program Road to Restoration program has provided expert guidance to nearly 10,000 residents since its inception FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMar…

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March 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM

VIDEO: Secretary Benson tells Michiganders what's at stake if federal SAVE Act, other bills to block voting become law

VIDEO: Secretary Benson tells Michiganders what's at stake if federal SAVE Act, other bills to block voting become law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 3, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   VIDEO: Secretary Benson tells …

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February 28, 2025 at 2:42 AM

NEWS RELEASE: ‘It’s a trick’: Secretary Benson calls on Congress to stop the SAVE Act

NEWS RELEASE: ‘It’s a trick’: Secretary Benson calls on Congress to stop the SAVE Act Federal and state proposals could block millions of Americans from registering to vote FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 27, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@Michi…

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February 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson opposing the SAVE Act

NEWS RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson opposing the SAVE Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 24, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Statement of Secretary Benson opposing the SAVE Act Today, Secretary of State Joce…

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February 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Board of State Canvassers welcomes two new members, elects new leadership

NEWS RELEASE: Board of State Canvassers welcomes two new members, elects new leadership PHOTO: Chairperson presents outgoing members with resolution to honor their service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 24, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@Michig…

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February 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM

VIDEO RELEASE: Secretary Benson practices with Detroit Prowl women’s professional football team

VIDEO RELEASE: Secretary Benson practices with Detroit Prowl women’s professional football team Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson suited up for the Detroit Prowl women’s professional football team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 7, 2025 Contact: Cheri…

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February 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Statement from Secretary Benson in support of federal lawsuit to protect American workers' private data

NEWS RELEASE: Statement from Secretary Benson in support of federal lawsuit to protect American workers' private data Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today made the following statement in support of a lawsuit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 5, 2025 …

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January 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson welcomes back two license plates from Michigan's past

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson welcomes back two license plates from Michigan's past Legacy plates available to order beginning Feb. 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 31, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secre…

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January 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM

Secretary Benson statement opposing House joint resolution to block U.S. citizens from voting

Secretary Benson statement opposing House joint resolution to block U.S. citizens from voting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 29, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Statement of Secretary Benson opposing House joint reso…

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December 30, 2024 at 3:09 AM

Statement from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on the passing of former president Jimmy Carter

Statement from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on the passing of former president Jimmy Carter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 29, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Statement from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on …

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December 20, 2024 at 12:39 AM

Secretary Benson statement on Michigan House adjournment

Secretary Benson statement on Michigan House adjournment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 19, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Benson statement on Michigan House adjournment  Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson …

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December 17, 2024 at 12:47 AM

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Secretary Benson and Gov. Whitmer sign official certificates for the 2024 General Election

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Secretary Benson and Gov. Whitmer sign official certificates for the 2024 General Election Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sign the official certificates for the 2024 General Election FOR IMMEDIATE…

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December 6, 2024 at 10:18 PM

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Livonia vehicle dealership agrees to fines and penalties, resumed operations Dec. 6

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Livonia vehicle dealership agrees to fines and penalties, resumed operations Dec. 6 Dealer license of LaFontaine Motors of Livonia Inc. was suspended for imminent harm to public on Dec. 4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 6, 2024 C…

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December 6, 2024 at 9:56 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Livonia vehicle dealership agrees to fines and penalties, resumed operations Dec. 6

NEWS RELEASE: Livonia vehicle dealership agrees to fines and penalties, resumed operations Dec. 6 Dealer license of LaFontaine Motors of Livonia Inc. was suspended for imminent harm to public on Dec. 4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 6, 2024 Contact: …

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December 5, 2024 at 6:38 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against Michigan vehicle dealership

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against Michigan vehicle dealership MDOS is reviewing the case for possible referral to Department of Attorney General FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 5, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected] …

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December 3, 2024 at 8:31 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies in support of Michigan Voting Rights Act at House Elections Committee hearing

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies in support of Michigan Voting Rights Act at House Elections Committee hearing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the Michigan House Committee on Elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 3, 202…

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December 2, 2024 at 9:01 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares resources for National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares resources for National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week To recognize the start of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 2-6, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is sharing resources FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASED…

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November 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies the 2024 General Election

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies the 2024 General Election Board of State Canvassers today voted unanimously to certify Michigan’s 2024 General Election results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon …

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November 18, 2024 at 6:45 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Statements on House passage of bills to restrict firearms at Michigan polling places

NEWS RELEASE: Statements on House passage of bills to restrict firearms at Michigan polling places FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Statements on House passage of bills to restrict f…

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November 5, 2024 at 12:48 AM

NEWS RELEASE: More than 3.2 million Michigan voters have cast their ballot for the 2024 election

NEWS RELEASE: More than 3.2 million Michigan voters have cast their ballot for the 2024 election Nearly 45% of active registered voters have already cast a ballot, including over 1.2 million at an early voting site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 4, 2…

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November 1, 2024 at 7:18 PM

ELECTION REMINDER: Vote in the Nov. 5 Presidential Election

ELECTION REMINDER: Vote in the Nov. 5 Presidential Election Get your voter information at Michigan.gov/Vote Vote in the Nov. 5 Presidential Election Cast your ballot early, absentee or on Election Day Michigan will hold a presidential election o…

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October 30, 2024 at 6:29 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Joint statement of Secretary Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Savit on charges filed in noncitizen voting case

NEWS RELEASE: Joint statement of Secretary Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Savit on charges filed in noncitizen voting case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 30, 2024Contact: Cheri [email protected] Joint statement of Secretary Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Savit o…

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October 30, 2024 at 12:22 AM

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares a list of transportation agencies offering free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares a list of transportation agencies offering free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson advised voters to make their travel arrangements for casting a ballot at the polls …

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October 29, 2024 at 9:33 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Nearly 2 million Michigan voters have already cast their ballot in the General Election

NEWS RELEASE: Nearly 2 million Michigan voters have already cast their ballot in the General Election Just under 390k voters have cast a ballot at an early voting site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 29, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]…

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October 29, 2024 at 8:58 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares a list of transportation agencies offering free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares a list of transportation agencies offering free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson advised voters to make their travel arrangements for casting a ballot at the polls …

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October 27, 2024 at 1:03 AM

NEWS RELEASE: First day of statewide early voting in Michigan smashes expectations

NEWS RELEASE: First day of statewide early voting in Michigan smashes expectations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 26, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   First day of statewide early voting in Michigan smashes expectatio…

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October 25, 2024 at 11:36 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson announces partnership with Saginaw Public Schools to ensure every student has their state ID by graduation

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson announces partnership with Saginaw Public Schools to ensure every student has their state ID by graduation Department of State looks to expand program to schools across the state FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 25, 2024 …

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October 22, 2024 at 9:40 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on court victory in lawsuit challenging Michigan’s voter rolls

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on court victory in lawsuit challenging Michigan’s voter rolls Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]…

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October 22, 2024 at 5:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan sees record-breaking early voting turnout with two weeks to go before the General Election

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan sees record-breaking early voting turnout with two weeks to go before the General Election More than 1.1 million absentee ballots have been cast statewide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@…

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October 22, 2024 at 1:16 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Benson statement on successful effort to uphold the voting rights of Michigan's military and overseas citizens

NEWS RELEASE: Benson statement on successful effort to uphold the voting rights of Michigan's military and overseas citizens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 21, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Benson statement on succ…

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October 18, 2024 at 5:08 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Online registration deadline for Michigan's General Election is Oct. 21

NEWS RELEASE: Online registration deadline for Michigan's General Election is Oct. 21 Oct. 21 is the last day for Michigan citizens to register online or by mail to vote in General Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardm…

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October 16, 2024 at 9:30 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches Michigan Voting Dashboard, an interactive tool for the public to access daily election data

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches Michigan Voting Dashboard, an interactive tool for the public to access daily election data Dashboard includes data on early and absentee voting by county and jurisdiction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 16, 202…

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October 15, 2024 at 8:53 PM

NEWS RELEASE: More than 670K Michigan voters have cast absentee ballots three weeks before General Election

NEWS RELEASE: More than 670K Michigan voters have cast absentee ballots three weeks before General Election Michigan voters can vote absentee for any reason, vote in person at their local early voting site, or at polls on Election Day FOR IMMEDI…

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October 11, 2024 at 11:48 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Lions fans of all ages can ‘Practice at the Polls’ during Ford Field watch party this Sunday, Oct. 13

NEWS RELEASE: Lions fans of all ages can ‘Practice at the Polls’ during Ford Field watch party this Sunday, Oct. 13 In partnership with the Detroit Lions, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will host a special “Practice at the Polls” mock election …

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October 8, 2024 at 8:45 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State and Detroit Pistons launch fifth season of partnership to register voters, provide nonpartisan election information

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State and Detroit Pistons launch fifth season of partnership to register voters, provide nonpartisan election information Secretary of State mobile office will help fans get registered tonight at MSU’s Breslin Center as Pistons take on Phoenix Suns in …

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